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  • Group conversations: Send an MMS reply to all recipients.
  • Mass text: Send an SMS reply to all recipients and get individual replies.

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Add to, leave, or name a group conversation

If your group members all have chat features turned on, you can change options for group conversations:

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  • You can name a group when you create it. Only you can see the group name.
  • To rename a group, tap More
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    Group details. Tap the group name and enter the new name. Tap OK.

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How to give group text a name

Go to the group conversation. Tap More > Group Details. Tap the group name, then enter the new name. Tap OK.

  • Can you name a group chat with iPhone and Android?
  • Why can’t I name a group text on my iPhone?
  • How do I create a group text on my iPhone and Android?
  • Can you add non iPhone users to group chat?
  • Can I name a text group on my iPhone?
  • How do I create a text distribution list on my iPhone?
  • How do you give a group text a name?
  • How do I form a group text?
  • How do I make a group on my Iphone?
  • Why can’t I text in a group chat with iPhone and Android?
  • What is the best app for sending group texts?
  • How many people can be in a group text?
  • How do I add non iPhone users to iMessage?
  • Can Android users use iMessage?
  • How do you add someone to a text thread?

Can you name a group chat with iPhone and Android?

Group messages are great when you want to talk to multiple people at the same time. If it’s a group message that includes at least one person using SMS or MMS instead of iMessage, such as an Android user, you will not be able to name the group conversation.

Why can’t I name a group text on my iPhone?

Only iMessages can be named in groups; MMS messages cannot. This means that everyone in the group must have an iPhone or be logged into iMessages on an Apple device like a Mac or an iPad. Open the Messages app on your phone. To start a new message, use the paper and pencil icon.

iMessages is the way to go if you’re all iPhone users. You’ll get MMS or SMS messages from groups that contain Android cellphones. Open Messages and select the Create a new message icon to send a group text. To add contacts, tap the plus sign, then type the recipients’ names, then hit Send.

Can you add non iPhone users to group chat?

Anyone in a group iMessage chat can add or remove people. You can delete someone from an iMessage group if there are at least three other people in it. It is not possible to add or remove members from group MMS or SMS communications. Anyone in a group iMessage chat can add or remove people.

Can I name a text group on my iPhone?

How to name a group text message. Open Messages. Tap a group text message, then tap the top of the thread. Tap the Info button , then tap Change Name and Photo.

How do I create a text distribution list on my iPhone?

Enabling this feature is simple: Go to Settings > Messages > Group Messaging and turn it on. Now, when you send a group message, if the other user has the feature enabled, they will be able to see everyone in the conversation as well as send a message back to everyone.

How do you give a group text a name?

To name or rename a group chat in the Google Android Messages app:

  1. Go to the group conversation.
  2. Tap More > Group Details.
  3. Tap the group name, then enter the new name.
  4. Tap OK.
  5. Your group conversation now has a name visible to all participants.

How do I form a group text?

To create a contact group in Android, first open the Contacts app. Then, tap the menu button on the top left of the screen and tap “Create label.” From there, enter the name you want for the group and tap the “OK” button. To add people to the group, tap the “Add Contact” button or plus sign icon.

How do I make a group on my Iphone?

Create a group of contacts on iCloud.com

  1. In Contacts on iCloud.com, click. in the sidebar, then choose New Group. A new group is added, with a placeholder name.
  2. Type a name for the group, then press Return or Enter. To change the group name, double-click it and type a new name in the text field.

Why can’t I text in a group chat with iPhone and Android?

Yes, that is why. Group messages that contain non-iOS devices require a cellular connection, and cellular data. These group messages are MMS, which requires cellular data. While iMessage will work with wi-fi, SMS/MMS will not.

What is the best app for sending group texts?

GroupMe. Available for the iPhone, Android, BlackBerry, and even non-smartphones, GroupMe is the Swiss Army knife of group texting and communication apps.

How many people can be in a group text?

Limit the number of people in a group:

The maximum number of people who can be in a group text is determined by the app and cell network. According to the Apple Tool Box blog, Apple’s iMessage group text program for iPhones and iPads can hold up to 25 individuals, while Verizon subscribers can only add 20.

How do I add non iPhone users to iMessage?

Tap the “Messages” icon. Tap “New Message,” tap the “+” symbol, and select the contact name of the non-iPhone user. Type your message text in the New Message window and tap “Send.” After a second or two, the message appears on the screen with a green bubble around it.

Can Android users use iMessage?

Apple iMessage is a robust and widely used messaging service that lets you send and receive encrypted text, photos, videos, voice notes, and other types of messages. For many individuals, the fact that iMessage does not operate on Android devices is a major issue. Let’s be more specific: iMessage isn’t compatible with Android smartphones.

How do you add someone to a text thread?

On Android

  1. Open the conversation you’d like to add someone to.
  2. Tap the three dots icon in the top-right corner.
  3. Select Members from the menu.
  4. Tap the profile icon with a + in the top-right corner.
  5. Type the name of the person you’d like to add and it will auto-complete.
  6. Tap on the person’s name.

How do you name a group text?

To name or rename a group chat in the Google Messages app:.
Go to the group conversation..
Tap More > Group Details..
Tap the group name, then enter the new name..
Tap OK..
Your group conversation now has a name visible to all participants..

Why can't I name a group text on my iPhone?

You can only name group iMessages, not group MMS messages. This means that all members of the group need to be iPhone users or signed into Messages on an Apple device such as a Mac or iPad. Also, see our article on size limits of group chats.

How do I title a group text on iPhone?

Name a group text message on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
Open the group iMessage. Tap the group icons at the top of the message thread. ... .
Tap Change Name and Photo. The Change Name and Photo option is in blue text under the group icons and names of the people on the thread. ... .
Add a name and photo for the group..

How do I add a name and number to a group text?

Tap name, profile picture, or member icons at the top of the screen. This will open the group's details. Tap Add Contact. It's at the bottom of the page.